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Hierarchy  - English - French - German - Spanish - Portuguese - Italian - Dutch    Cystic Fibrosis Definition: An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the EXOCRINE GLANDS. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR expressed in several organs including the LUNG, the PANCREAS, the BILIARY SYSTEM, and the SWEAT GLANDS. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION; chronic RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS; PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY; maldigestion; salt depletion; and HEAT PROSTRATION. Synonym(s): Mucoviscidosis / Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas / Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis / Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis / See also: Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator  Mice, Inbred CFTR  Sweating  MeSH 2010 © U.S. National Library of Medicine®. Browse - New search

More information from the Genetics Home Reference Website What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the mucus glands that affects many body systems. In particular, this disorder causes progressive damage to the respiratory system and chronic digestive system problems. Mucus is a slippery substance that lubricates and protects the linings of the airways, digestive system, reproductive system, and other organs and tissues. In people with cystic fibrosis, the body produces mucus that is abnormally thick and sticky. This abnormal mucus can obstruct the airways, leading to severe problems with breathing and bacterial infecti ... How common is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a common genetic disease in the Caucasian (white) population in the United States. The disease occurs in about 1 in 3,200 Caucasian newborns. Cystic fibrosis is less common in other ethnic groups, affecting 1 in 15,000 African Americans and 1 in 31,000 Asian Americans. More information from the Genetics Home Reference Website © Genetics Home Reference Browse - New search       Web resources for "Cystic Fibrosis"   English (100)  French (93)  German (20)  Spanish (14)  Portuguese (2)  Italian (18)  Dutch (1) = Site with HON description   -   = Site with a robot description info: enter the site: (click below) domain of the site:   Cystic Fibrosis - Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - Better Medicine www.wrongdiagnosis.com 4 HONcode - ASNOM - Association Amicale Santé Navale et d'Outre Mer www.asnom.org   HONcode - Cystic Fibrosis: MedlinePlus www.nlm.nih.gov 22 HONcode - Introduction: Cystic Fibrosis - CureResearch.com www.cureresearch.com   Cystic Fibrosis Information | What is Cystic Fibrosis www.iacfa.org   Annotated Bibliography : Research & Evidence : The Vest® Airway Clearance System www.thevest.com 3 HONcode - Cystic fibrosis - Genetics Home Reference ghr.nlm.nih.gov 7 Cystic Fibrosis - Cedars-Sinai www.cedars-sinai.edu   HONcode - DISEASES OF INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD www.pathguy.com   HONcode - Cure for Plague - Daypro Side Effects Articles www.emedtv.com   IOH Diabetes and related disorders - Cystic Fibrosis (CF) www.isletsofhope.com 2 next results See also: - Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator - Sweating Broader term(s): - Pancreatic Diseases - Digestive System Diseases - Lung Diseases - Respiratory Tract Diseases - Genetic Diseases, Inborn - Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Browse - New search       Medical image(s) for "Cystic Fibrosis" click below to enlarge student.biology.arizona.edu Copyright © University of Arizona: Student Project Chlorid transport and Cystic Fibrosis click below to enlarge www.orlive.com Copyright © ORLive Cystic Fibrosis click below to enlarge www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Copyright © NCBI - Genes and Disease Cystic Fibrosis click below to enlarge www.virtualrespiratorycentre.com Copyright © Virtual Respiratory Centre Cystic Fibrosis - 3D Medical Animation Broader term(s): - Infant, Newborn, Diseases Browse - New search       Medical News for "Cystic Fibrosis" - Azithromycin Doesn't Always Help Lungs in Cystic Fibrosis Patients   (05/04/2010, HealthDay) - Pigs Yield Clues to Cystic Fibrosis-Related Lung Disease   (04/28/2010, HealthDay) - Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis   (02/19/2010, HealthDay) - Wider Adult Screening May Mean Fewer Children With Cystic Fibrosis   (12/15/2009, HealthDay) - Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants   (11/06/2009, HealthDay) - Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs   (09/15/2009, HealthDay) - Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis   (09/08/2009, HealthDay) - Zenpep Approved for Pancreatic Disorder   (08/28/2009, HealthDay) - Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss   (07/02/2009, HealthDay) More health news Broader term(s): - Pancreatic Diseases - Lung Diseases Browse - New search       Scientific articles from MEDLINE for "Cystic Fibrosis"   - English - French - German - Spanish - Portuguese - Italian - Dutch     All recent articles  Therapy:  by recall    /  by precision  Diagnosis:  by recall    /  by precision  Etiology:  by recall    /  by precision  Prognosis:  by recall    /  by precision Subheadings: complications / diagnosis / embryology / epidemiology / etiology / metabolism / microbiology / surgery / therapy Browse - New search       Clinical Trials for "Cystic Fibrosis" ClinicalTrials.gov - Linking patients to medical research Assessment of Quadriceps Muscle Electrostimulation Used in Patients Suffering From Cystic Fibrosis Behavioral & Nutritional Treatment to Help CF Preschoolers Grow Safety Study of Orally Administered Curcuminoids in Adult Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis Trial of Doxycycline to Reduce Sputum MMP-9 Activity in Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Patients Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm in Cystic Fibrosis Ghrelin in Cystic Fibrosis   More results See also: - Sweating Broader term(s): - Pancreatic Diseases - Digestive System Diseases - Lung Diseases - Respiratory Tract Diseases - Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Browse - New search       Medical Conferences/Events for "Cystic Fibrosis" Nov 16 Nov 19 2013 AARC Congress 2013 - 59th International Respiratory Convention and Exhibition USA Broader term(s): - Lung Diseases Browse - New search       Refine the search for  "Cystic Fibrosis" Subheadings: complications / diagnosis / embryology / epidemiology / etiology / metabolism / microbiology / surgery / therapy   Broader term(s):       Diseases           Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities               Infant, Newborn, Diseases                Genetic Diseases, Inborn        Diseases           Respiratory Tract Diseases               Lung Diseases        Diseases           Digestive System Diseases               Pancreatic Diseases  MeSH 2010 © U.S. National Library of Medicine®. 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